J-1 English Proficiency

The Trusted English Proficiency Solution for J-1 Exchange Visitors

A better experience for international offices, sponsoring departments, and J-1 applicants.

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Trusted by leading universities nationwide
Partner universities including Texas A&M, BYU, University of Utah, Northwestern, UF and more
Why English3

Built for Compliance.
Designed for Convenience.

Verify J-1 visitors’ English proficiency with a solution built to conveniently and effectively meet DS-2019 requirements.

  • Meets Department of State DS-2019 requirements
  • Free for your department
  • Reduces administrative burden on department and ISSS staff
  • Administrator dashboard with scores, videos & reports
  • Score reports sent through email, dashboards, or Sunapsis
By the Numbers
100+
Partner Universities
$0
Cost to Institutions
25 min
Interview Duration
1–5 days
Results Turnaround
“English3 provides a clear understanding of applicant English ability. I would recommend them to any institution concerned with best practice.”
— Kimberly Connelly, KU Medical Center
For Institutions

Why Universities Choose the English3 Interview

Built to meet DS-2019 requirements. Better for administrators and exchange visitors.

DOS Compliant

Meets Department of State requirements for J-1 Exchange Visitor English proficiency. Accepted by ISSS offices nationwide.

Secure & Proctored

Every interview is reviewed and scored by a professional human rater. Universities can review interview videos.

Fast Results

Results in 1–5 days or upgrade for results within 24 hours. Scores are sent directly to the university and the exchange visitor.

Free for Institutions

Exchange visitors typically pay. Departments or ISSS offices can purchase one or in bulk.

Improve J-1 Programs

Improve the J-1 exchange visitor experience and decrease reputational risk by ensuring exchange visitor proficiency.

Available 24/7 Worldwide

Exchange visitors complete the interview anywhere, at any time. Eliminate time zone and scheduling friction.

“The English3 interview has helped us tremendously. It is a better experience for administrators and for applicants.”
— Virginie Blum, Assistant Director, Scholar Services, University of California, Santa Barbara
See it in Action

See English3 in Action

Short videos on the interview experience, the platform, and results from a partner university.

Built for J-1 Exchange Visitors — product demo video Product demo

Built for J-1 Exchange Visitors

Verify J-1 visitors’ English proficiency with a solution built to conveniently and effectively meet DS 2019 requirements.

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Stephen Smith, Associate Director, ISSS, University of Utah — video testimonial Customer story

University of Utah

See how the University of Utah’s ISSS office uses the English3 Interview to verify English proficiency for hundreds of exchange visitors each year.

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Nine J-1 exchange visitors who completed the English3 Interview Scholar voices

Hear why J-1 exchange visitors prefer the English3 Interview

Applicants complete the interview anytime, anywhere, and in only 25 minutes.

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Getting Started

Steps to Implement

Getting English3 set up for your institution takes just a few steps.

Step 01

Get in Touch

Contact our team to set up your institution with your score thresholds and dashboard access.

Step 02

Invite Your Exchange Visitors

Share the interview — applicants complete it online in about 25 minutes.

Step 03

Receive Scores Automatically

Reports arrive in your admin dashboard with an email notification.

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See how English3 fits your institution’s workflow in a 20-minute live walkthrough.

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